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Healthcare group warns of cyberattacks targeting cold storage systems

An intelligence-sharing organisation alerts members to secure systems after attacks on blood bank infrastructure.

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At a glance

  • Cyberattacks targeted cold storage systems used in healthcare
  • A French blood bank was among the affected facilities
  • Healthcare organisations advised to secure their systems
  • Warning issued by a healthcare intelligence-sharing group

A healthcare intelligence-sharing organisation has issued a warning to its members following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including an attack on a French blood bank. The group is advising members to strengthen security measures and lock down their systems in response to the incidents.

Why it matters

Cold storage systems are critical infrastructure for blood banks and medical facilities, making attacks on them a significant concern for healthcare operations.

Original reporting

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